King and Prince (Echo)
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
61
Score
Public records show six inspections at King and Prince (Echo) stretching back to 2024. King and Prince (Echo) was last inspected on Apr 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
King and Prince (Echo)'s latest score of 61 falls below the Saint Simons Island average of 88. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Prep cooler and under cooler in the ECHO kitchen ere found with TCS food higher than the required 41 degrees at the time of this inspection. COS TCS foods discarded. CA Mgr retraining staff on required c/H temps
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
Inspector notes: At the time of this inspection, observed buttermilk, egg wash and flour under TPHC with no SOP or date marking. COS Discarded CA Mgr will create SOP
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Glass machine in the Bar area was found running a 0 ppm sanitizer at the time of this inspection. COS Running glasses in Echo dish machine CA Maintainance contacted
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Observed Mussel tags not being dated with the final consumption date at the time of this inspection. Oyster Tags not available for inspection.CA Chef stated that system will be improved.
511-6-1.04(5)(g)
61
Nov 25, 2025
Followup
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dead roaches on the inside of a warmer cabinet in the banquet kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS Cleaned CA increase cleaning frequency
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that ROP tuna was completely thawed and still inside of the original packaging conditions. COS: Tuna was discarded. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to remove all fish from the ROP environment before thawing.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
90
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Prep cooler and under cooler in the ECHO kitchen ere found with TCS food higher than the required 41 degrees at the time of this inspection. COS TCS foods discarded. CA Mgr retraining staff on required c/H temps
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
Inspector notes: At the time of this inspection, observed buttermilk, egg wash and flour under TPHC with no SOP or date marking. COS Discarded CA Mgr will create SOP
3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Observed Mussel tags not being dated with the final consumption date at the time of this inspection. Oyster Tags not available for inspection.CA Chef stated that system will be improved.
511-6-1.04(5)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Glass machine in the Bar area was found running a 0 ppm sanitizer at the time of this inspection. COS Running glasses in Echo dish machine CA Maintainance contacted
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
61
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Observed Mussel tags not being dated with the final consumption date at the time of this inspection. CA Chef stated that system will be improved.
511-6-1.04(5)(g)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No detergent was in the dish machine at the time of this inspection. COS shifted operation to the three comp sink. CA Ecolab was contacted.
511-6-1.05(2)(cc)
82
Sep 3, 2024
Initial
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility soda guns in the bar and the ice scoop bucket in the main kitchen were not being cleaned frequently enough to keep them clean to sight and touch. COS: All items were cleaned and sanitized. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to clean the identified equipment often enough to keep them clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the mechanical high temperature dishwasher was not achieving plate surface temps of 160 deg f. COS: Management contacted the service provider who corrected issue. CA: Management stated that staff would be trained to monitor the surface temperature of items sanitized in the machine and ensure the reach a temp of 160 deg f or above.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was using a newer chemical sanitizer without a test strip or way to verify the concentration. CA: Glynn Eh instructed management that they must have a test strip to verify the concentration for all chemical sanitizers that they use.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the handwashing sink located inside of the bar area did not have a handwashing sign posted. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all handwashing sinks are supplied with signage telling employees to wash hands.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that ROP tuna was completely thawed and still inside of the original packaging conditions. COS: Tuna was discarded. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to remove all fish from the ROP environment before thawing.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple areas where knives/forks were not being stored in a way that protected the food/lip contact surfaces of the equipment. CA: Management stated staff will be trained to properly store all forks and knives to protect the working surface of the equipment.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)
64
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Prep cooler and under cooler in the ECHO kitchen ere found with TCS food higher than the required 41 degrees at the time of this inspection. COS TCS foods discarded. CA Mgr retraining staff on required c/H temps
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer buckets were observed with low concentrations in the ECHO kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS Corrected concentration. CA Mgr re educated staff on the need for correct concentrations.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dripping from refrigeration unit in WI was found on an unopened container of food at the time of this inspection. COS Discarded food CA Maint called
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Ceiling above the sanitize sink at the 3 comp was found peeling and in disrepair. CA Maint contacted
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was King and Prince (Echo) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King and Prince (Echo) on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King and Prince (Echo)?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at King and Prince (Echo).
How does King and Prince (Echo) compare to other restaurants in Saint Simons Island?
King and Prince (Echo) most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Saint Simons Island average of 88.
Has King and Prince (Echo)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King and Prince (Echo) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at King and Prince (Echo) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is King and Prince (Echo) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, King and Prince (Echo) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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